Sexual Health Flashcards
(23 cards)
What is the National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles?
- largest survey detailing sexual behaviour in the world
Do men and woman’s ideal sexual frequency match with the actual frequency?
- no
- both men and women seem to want more sex than they actually have
What is the mean frequency of sex per week in heterogenous relationships?
- 1.5 times/week
What is the main issue women generally report for not having more sex?
- low libido, meaning lack of interest in sex
In addition to a low libido and lack of interest in sex, what are the 3 other main reasons for women not having sex?
1 - unable to orgasm
2 - sex not pleasurable
3 - pain during intercourse
What is the main issue men generally report for not having more sex?
- orgasm too quickly
What are some of the most common causes of erectile dysfunction?
- depression
- stress
- diabetes
- CVD
- medication
What % of men and women have admitted to be sexually coerced, forced and frightened into unwanted sexual activity?
- men = 5%
- women =20%
What are the 3 main sexual health concerns the youth worry about in heterogenous couples?
1 - avoiding unintended pregnancy
2 - avoiding STIs
3 - treating STIs to protect reproductive health
What are the 2 main sexual health concerns that people in ‘adulthood’ worry about in heterogenous couples?
1 - optimising reproductive health
2 - optimising sexual satisfaction
What are the 2 main sexual health concerns that people in ‘older age’ worry about in heterogenous couples?
1 - optimising sexual function
2 - limiting impact of physical health on sexual health
What does society more sexualised mean?
- medias role in sexuality and sexual health has changed over time
There are a number of infections and diseases that can be pasted on via sexual intercourse, where there is no vaccines. Therefore what is the main focus of sexual health?
- prevention
What is the IMB model?
- a model designed to help change peoples behaviour towards sexual health promotion
The IMB model is designed to help change peoples behaviour towards sexual health promotion. What 3 key aspects are included in the IMB model?
- I = information
- M = motivation
- B = behavioural skills
Do scare tactics work in helping people change their behaviour and use condoms more?
- no
What is the most effective method for helping people change their behaviour and use condoms more?
- skills component
- how to use the condom
What is post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)?
- antiretroviral drugs for people who are HIV-negative but have had a single high-risk exposure to stop HIV infection
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) are antiretroviral drugs for people who are HIV-negative but have had a single high-risk exposure to stop HIV infection. What is the difference between PEP and PrEP?
- PrEP = drug taken by HIV-negative people before and after sex that reduces the risk of getting HIV
- PEP = drug taken prevent HIV after a possible exposure to HIV
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) are antiretroviral drugs for people who are HIV-negative but have had a single high-risk exposure to stop HIV infection. When should PrEP be used?
PrEP
- only in emergency situations
- 2 tablets 48 pre sex, 1 tablet 24h post sex and 1 tablet 48h post sex
PEP
- taken asap to exposure
- continue for 28 days
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) are antiretroviral drugs for people who are HIV-negative but have had a single high-risk exposure to stop HIV infection. Although these drugs are effective, what can this increase the risk of?
- contracting other STIs
- patients feel they don’t need the condom
Who is the national chlamydia screening open to?
- under 25s
What are the main reasons STIs are increasing?
- younger people are more active
- poor condom use
- belief that STIs are not serious
